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Ghana’s iconic Kente cloth earns UNESCO recognition
UNESCO has added Ghana’s Kente cloth to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The famous material comes from the Asante and Ewe people of Ghana and dates back to the seventeenth century A.D. Known all over the world for its vivid hues, elaborate designs, and profound symbolic connotations, Kente embodies the Ghanaian…
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The inspiring story of how a teen mom in foster care in Detroit rose to become a Ghanaian queen
In February 1996, 15-year-old Kennedy Johnson gave birth to a baby girl in a Detroit foster...
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Ghana features in Viral Netflix Documentary Buy Now! which spotlights global waste crisis fueled by top brands
The new viral Netflix documentary Buy Now! highlighted Ghana in its release and production....
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How far is too far? Ghanaian teacher seeks help after using huge amount of money meant for father’s medical expenses to gamble
What happens when the need for thrill turns into an addiction? To put it mildly, Joshua Adu...
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Laeticia Amihere makes history as the first person of Ghanaian heritage to play in the WNBA
Laeticia Amihere made history as the first person of Ghanaian heritage in the WNBA, towering at 6’3” as a forward for the Atlanta Dream. Born in Canada, she was drafted into the WNBA in 2023,...
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Meet Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, the Ghanaian-American crowned the most stylish player in the NFL
Ghanaian athlete Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has been crowned the most stylish player in the NFL, earning the title after a fan vote that celebrated his traditional fashion sense and confident demeanor. The...
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‘It will be a moment in my life I will never forget’- Kirk Franklin on Kingdom World Tour experience in Africa
American gospel singer Kirk Franklin insists that his experience on the recently concluded Kingdom World Tour in Ghana is one he will never forget, citing the incredible hospitality and unity of Black...
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For the first time, Ghana’s Asante King displays long-lost treasure looted by British forces in 1800s
Ghana’s Asante king Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has unveiled the long-lost treasure of the kingdom that was plundered during colonial times by British military forces. After a decades-long wait, the British...
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U.S. museum finally hands over looted artifacts to Ghana’s Ashanti King in historic ceremony
A California museum has returned seven royal artifacts to Ghana’s traditional Ashanti king, marking his silver jubilee and representing the first planned handovers of Ashanti treasures looted during...
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How this entrepreneur is helping diasporans win plots of land in Ghana and repatriate
Dawn Dickson, a famous entrepreneur and investor, has relocated to Ghana and is leading a ground-breaking program to assist expatriates in buying property and constructing homes in Asebu Pan African Village...
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Dikan Gallery explores the multifaceted nature of Home in its latest exhibition: ‘Home is more than a Place’
Renowned Ghanaian-based photo gallery, Dikan Gallery, recently presented its latest exhibition, “Home is More than a Place,” an exploration of the profound essence of home that reaches beyond...
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5 reasons why Africa is the best summer destination this year
Not long ago, summer vacations were synonymous with the Caribbean islands. However, Africa has emerged as a top-tier summer destination, captivating travelers worldwide. For many, the ultimate summer getaway...
